1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (713+ words) Illinois is on the verge of passing new consumer protection laws, but the insurance industry says it's bad news. Senate Bill 1486 is currently awaiting a vote in the Illinois Senate, and it's already being met with a mix of enthusiasm…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (540+ words) The results of the Kiplinger Readers" Choice Awards' best homeowners insurance company category. Respondents made their judgments on such criteria as their interactions with customer service, the likelihood they would recommend the product or service to others, and their overall…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (693+ words) You could be overpaying for home insurance if your deductible is too low. But going too high can be just as risky. That's where the 1% deductible rule comes in. Your insurance deductible is the portion of any covered repairs that…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (873+ words) Don't let soaring insurance premiums eat into your retirement income. Alongside surging gas prices and a stubbornly high grocery bill, home insurance premiums have also been creeping up over the last few years. In the last year alone, average home…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1619+ words) The snowbird lifestyle is changing as insurance and housing costs climb. Here's how retirees are adapting and where they're choosing to go. Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (689+ words) Letting a relative stay in a second home or inherited property can quietly change your insurance coverage and leave you exposed to costly liability claims. If you own a second home, such as a vacation property, second home insurance can…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (712+ words) With home insurance rates on the rise, you might be hoping to at least claim the soaring cost as a tax deduction. Here's what you need to know ahead of tax season. Homeownership is expensive enough as it is. So…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1116+ words) Standard homeowners insurance usually has strict limits on high-value items like jewelry and art, so you should formally "schedule" these valuable possessions with your insurer to ensure they are fully covered against loss, damage or theft. People love expensive things....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (740+ words) Before you depart for your winter retreat, ensure you're prepared for any surprises that might arise, or else you could be on the hook for repairs. Winters in the south can be spectacular. There's nothing like having the sun kiss…...

6+ mon, 5+ day ago  (781+ words) FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is unavailable for new customers, increased coverage or renewals during the government shutdown. That means some home sales could be stalled. Did you know that because of the government shutdown, FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program…...